I went into the movie with low expectations. From the trailers I expected it to be poorly shot, rushed, full of plot-holes, and uninteresting. I'm a fan of the book, and I did not want to see a re- imagining. What I received, however, was a cinematic thrill which kept me enthralled throughout with clever dialogue, fast-paced action, captivating camera shots, and phenomenal acting by an impressive cast. As expected, the story was retold with a fantasy-like vibe oft seen in the likes of "Lord of the Rings", "Narnia", and "300" to name a few examples. I go to the movies weekly and have always been bias to fantasy. This movie does not disappoint and I look forward with bated breath for the following sequels...
